Digging into the history of the “Mary Sue”

Caroline Siede 3:22 am Wed Apr 26, 2017

I Love You, Mary Sue! | History of Fanfiction 6

I Love You, Mary Sue! | History of Fanfiction 6 Watch this video on YouTube. In this new video, YouTuber and fandom expert Jill Bearup digs into the history of…

In this new video, YouTuber and fandom expert Jill Bearup digs into the history of the fanfiction “Mary Sue” and offers a compelling defense of the much-maligned character archetype. The video is part of Bearup’s ongoing “History Of Fanfiction” series, which started with her delightful argument that Virigl was a Homer fanboy:

Virgil was a Homer Fanboy | History of Fanfiction 1

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Bearup also uploads all sorts of great videos about pop culture, fandom, and feminism, like this exploration of whether or not you can slut-shame fictional female characters:

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